Course Information Course: Will The FASB Change The Accounting For Goodwill?
Course No. 21810
Delivery Method: Group Internet Live Webinar
Format: Online
Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Basic

CPE Credit: 2 Hours

Field of Study: Accounting

Overview

Companies with recorded goodwill in their financial statements are required to conduct annual goodwill impairment testing. This webinar provides an overview of accounting for goodwill. The purpose of the webinar is to understand the FASB Invitation to Comment on whether we should change the accounting for goodwill.

Topics
History of Goodwill
How Does Goodwill Work
Examples of Goodwill
The Valuation of Goodwill
FASB Invitation to Comment
Selected ITC Questions and Comments

Objectives
Understand what goodwill is
Understand how you perform goodwill impairment testing
Understand the FASB Invitation to Comment